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Show B4 Hilltop Times Dec. 13, 1991 LIFETIMES 3e responsible; designate by Jeannie Pyke COMMENTARY Social Actions Office Each holiday season the combination of overindulgence at parties, icy streets and heavy holiday traffic takes a disastrous toll. As we gear up for the hectic round of festivities, it's a good idea to remind ourselves to partake of that holiday cheer in a responsible manner. Reminding ourselves to drink responsibly can keep a dream Christmas from turning into a nightmare. Responsible drinking includes knowing your limits, knowing the laws, and making contingency plans. Here are some good points to remember: Eat when you drink. If you are the host, plan foods to serve throughout the you will know exactly what your options are. El Don't drink to enhance a situation. Drinking as a response to stress is a dangerous habit to start. D Take into account the total driving situation. Road and weather conditions may challenge the best driving skills of a sober driver this time of year. If you are trying to convince a friend not to drive, talk to him or her away from friends, away from the group where peer pressure and image may play a large role in the drinker's response. The Salt Lake Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers gives these additional tips for helping keep friends from driving under the influence of alcohol. Take their keys, if you can. D Park another car in front of their car so they can't pull out. Flatten a tire. It is easy enough to pump it up in the morning when everyone is sober. Take spark plug wires if you can get under the hood of the car. party. Space your drinks containing alcohol. drinks in between. Drink EX Sip alcoholic drinks don't gulp. B If you drink regularly, remember you may have developed a tolerance to alcohol. You may not appear or feel drunk, but your blood alcohol level may still be above .08 the legal limit in Utah, and your driving will be impaired. Even at blood alcohol levels as low as .02 percent, alcohol affects driving and the likelihood of an accident. El Remember that alcohol is a depressant. It has a dampening effect on the brain. Since one of the first areas alcohol affects is judgment, a person who has had a few drinks is a poor judge of his own ability. B Make contingency plans just in case you overindulge. Designating a driver who will not drink alcohol is a great idea. Also be aware of the volunteer driver programs at the NCO and officers clubs. Make plans in advance of the party or evening out, so non-alcohol- "I SHOULD HAVE TAKEN HIS CAR KEYS." drives' 3 ic Statistics may not mean a lot to us. We tend to think, "I'm fine. It won't happen to me. That's what happens to the other guy." until it does happen to you. Then it's too late to avoid the personal, financial and career ramifications that accompany a DUI accident. or alcohol-relateKeeping these tips in mind can help you enjoy the festivities and still have a safe and happy holiday season. d YOUNG WORLD PHONE Sweatshirts Baggy Pants: 773-563- 3 3 for $10.00 $4.99 Kids Stretch Jeans Levis Jeans Jackets Sweatshirts and Pants Brass Sportswear 20-5- 4.25 $7.49 Adults Off 0 Open 7 Days a Week 9:00 a.m.-8:0- 0 p.m. 1 ST BENNETT CHIROPRACTIC OFFICE I Si I ? A A STAFF DEDICATED TO CARING FOR YOUR HEALTH" IT (ft fffrat or Groiqj Insurance Ottr 700 in&uraoce cotrtniss recognlw td covr i5 Chiropractic care. This can reduce your eosi to little or nothing. Palmer Method I 546-360- 195 0 E. Gentile LAYTON We offer well patient care MAIL HANDLERS |
